a paring knife, and a serrated knife — and then assess. Are you always wishing you had a second chef’s knife so you don’t have to clean in between tasks? Does it turn out you’d benefit ...

You also get two slicers, one serrated for bread and another straight with hollow-ground sides to keep from sticking to meat; plus a paring knife for detail work; a curved gokujo good for boning ...

And while a quality chef’s knife can do the trick, an electric knife can really come in handy. Featuring two serrated blades that saw back and forth, the best electric knives make quick ...

Also, chopping accidents with dull knives also tend to be more serious, thanks to the extra force needed to chop with a dull ...